Payroll Officer

A South Australian local government organisation experiencing significant growth is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join its Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative, community-focused organisation that places people at the heart of everything it does.

About the Role

The Payroll Officer is responsible for delivering a timely, accurate and end-to-end payroll service for the organisation. You will provide complex payroll calculations, maintain employee payroll records, ensure compliance with relevant legislation and awards, and support staff and managers with payroll-related enquiries.

You will actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and participate as a key member of the Finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver an effective and professional payroll service, responding promptly to enquiries and assisting with Award and EA interpretation.

• Administer the full payroll process, including:

  • Maintaining employee data and processing authorised timesheets

  • Preparing, certifying and transferring fortnightly payroll and one-off payments

  • Processing terminations, redundancies and related calculations

  • Managing payroll-related costing, accruals and superannuation schedules

  • Supporting end-of-year processes and preparing statutory returns

• Prepare and deliver accurate payroll reports and contribute to maintaining a suite of compliance and internal reporting tools.

• Provide support across the Finance team and contribute to broader team objectives.

• Participate in continuous improvement activities, including transitioning from paper-based to electronic processes and contributing to procedure development.

• Adhere to organisational policies, WHS standards, risk management processes and the Code of Conduct.

About You

Essential skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in a payroll function within a large commercial, government or not-for-profit organisation.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines with high accuracy.

• Strong relationship management and customer service skills.

• High level discretion and ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.

• Extensive experience with payroll software systems.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and intermediate Microsoft Word/Outlook skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with TechnologyOne payroll systems.

• Knowledge of relevant Awards, including the Australian Municipal Officers Award (SA) and Local Government Employees Award.

• High-level analytical skills and capacity for innovative problem solving.

Qualifications:

• Formal qualifications in Payroll Management or a related area (highly desirable), or extensive relevant experience.

• National Criminal History Clearance required.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work in a supportive, values-driven environment

• A strong commitment to professional development and continuous improvement

• A role contributing directly to meaningful community outcomes

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.